About the Session

Equitable oral health care requires robust policy frameworks, effective governance and strong international partnerships. This session highlights the role of institutions, regulations and collaborative networks in ensuring that oral health systems are inclusive, sustainable and accessible to all. It emphasizes how policy innovation, accountability mechanisms and global cooperation can bridge gaps in oral health equity and strengthen resilience against public health challenges.

By convening policymakers, researchers, industry leaders and civil society representatives, the session will explore how governance structures can be re-imagined to deliver fair, transparent and sustainable oral health systems worldwide.

Focus Areas

Food & Oral Health Safety Regulations

Ensuring quality, safety and traceability in dental products and practices.

Policy Innovation

Designing inclusive policies that address disparities in oral health access.

Global Partnerships

Strengthening cross-border collaborations for oral health resilience.

Institutional Accountability

Building transparent, responsive institutions to manage oral health systems.

Integration with Public Health

Embedding oral health into national health strategies and SDG frameworks.

Core Objectives (SDGs)

SDG 16
Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions

Build accountable institutions and governance frameworks for oral health.

SDG 17
Partnerships for the Goals

Strengthen international partnerships to achieve sustainable oral health systems.

Expected Outcomes

Policy recommendations for governments and institutions to strengthen oral health governance.

Frameworks for international collaboration to address global oral health challenges.

Enhanced accountability mechanisms ensuring transparency in oral health systems.

Integration of sustainability and equity into national and global oral health policies.

Equitable access strategies prioritizing vulnerable and marginalized communities.

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